This rhizomatous perennial has upright cane-like stems that form a small clump. The ovate glossy green leaves have wavy margins and the white, pink and orange bell-shaped flowers appear in a pendent cluster above the foliage from spring to autumn.

Hardiness zones 10 to 12

Begonia coccinea is naturally found in South America growing in tropical Brazil in organic rich well drained moist soils that are tending acid in a wind protected semi shaded position and is frost and drought tender.

The Angel Winged Begonia is grown for its flowers and its clumping habit. It is planted in tropical gardens or courtyards as a specimen and used in patio pots and planter boxes for a tropical effect. It is also used as an understorey along borders and establishes in 1 to 2 years. It is suitable for small or large gardens on the coast and inland requiring little care once established. In cold regions it is grown as a glasshouse specimen. ID 324

Begonia(beh-GON-ee-a) coccinea(kok-KIN-ee-a)

Begoniaceae (be-gon-ee-AY-see-ee)